Diverse ways to show love for the country


All together now: Malaysians taking part in a rehearsal for the National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya.

Reports by MEI MEI CHU, CLARISSA CHUNG and DINESH KUMAR MAGANATHAN

PETALING JAYA: The Jalur Gemilang is flying high everywhere as Malaysians proudly display their patriotism in celebration of 62 years of Merdeka this Saturday.

From countdown parties to art exhibitions and movie screenings, Malaysians are intent on expressing their love for the country as we count down to National Day, and then Malaysia Day on Sept 16.

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